Whether you’ve got the coats out from under the bed or not, winter waits for
nobody and it’s definitely on the
horizon. The cold weather is well and truly upon us so we thought it was about
time we talked about vaping in cold weather. You might think it’s a bit of a strange topic as, of course,
you can vape all year round but there are a couple of things you need to bear
in mind during the colder months if you want your vaping gear to stay in tip
top condition.

That’s
not to say you can’t enjoy vaping just
as much in the winter as you can in the summer, it just means you need to take
a little bit more care of your e-cigarettes and e-liquids when winter rears its
head and the temperature drops. Just like any technology, your vaping equipment
needs to be stored and maintained correctly to ensure it performs at its best,
so here’s what you need to do
to look after your e-cigarette in cold weather:

E-Liquids

Let’s
start off by looking at e-liquids. You might have noticed in previous snaps of
cold weather that your e-liquid can thicken up a little bit if it gets too
chilly. While that doesn’t
have a huge impact on taste, it can make it more difficult to refill your
atomiser, leading to spillage, wick damage or even overfilling, which can
create another set of problems.

The more propylene glycol in your e-liquid, the
better it will fare in cold weather. Propylene glycol has a much lower

freezing
point than vegetable glycerin so an e-liquid that uses a combination of both is
very unlikely to ever reach its freezing point. If you happen to be somewhere
cold enough that your e-liquids do turn into an ice block then you’ll probably have much bigger problems than
frozen e-liquid…frozen toes, for one!

Leaving your bottles in the glove compartment of
your car is a great idea to make sure you’re never caught short but it’s not such a good plan during winter. To keep your e-liquids at
their usual consistency, ensure they’re stored at room temperature or keep them safe in a suitable carry case if you’re going to be out and
about in chilly temperatures.

Batteries

As you know, the battery is the element that
powers your e-cigarette and if it’s
not performing at its best it can impact your entire vaping experience. To make
sure your device consistently delivers the taste and vapour quantity you’re used to, you need to keep your battery
in top condition. While e-cigarette batteries are pretty low maintenance for
most of the year they do need a bit more attention during the winter months.

It might surprise you to learn that batteries
are actually more sensitive than e-liquids when it comes to low temperatures.
The performance of your e-cigarette battery can start to decrease in
temperatures below freezing, so do be aware of this is you intend to vape on a
particularly chilly morning.

To explain it as simply as possible: the
chemical reactions that power your e-cigarette are impacted by low
temperatures, causing lower energy levels in cold weather, which has the knock
on effect of decreasing performance. As well as decreased performance, using
your battery in freezing temperatures means it will lose power a lot faster.

So what can you do about it? The answer’s an obvious one: keep your battery warm.
While you can’t do anything about
the outside temperature, keeping your e-cigarette and spare batteries tucked
into a portable carry case will keep the temperature firmly in your battery’s comfort zone. Again, as with the
e-liquids, you should never keep your batteries in the glove compartment of
your car on a chilly day.

Wrap Up Warm

It’s
not just your vaping equipment you need to take care of when the temperature
plunges, you also need to take care of yourself. With vaping prohibited in some
indoor spaces, you may find yourself having to take regular trips outside
during your working day or evening social events.

Colds, coughs and other nasties are more
prevalent in the winter months so make sure you wrap up warm and stay nice and
toasty if you have to nip outside to enjoy your e-cigarette. Plus, cosying up
in a thick coat isn’t just good for you -
it’s good for your
e-cigarette too!

Our final tip for the winter? Invest in a pair
of fingerless gloves. They’ll
keep your hands warm and leave your fingers free to control the buttons on your
e-cigarette. There’s nothing more
frustrating than not being able to vape properly because cumbersome gloves mean
you can’t adjust the
temperature setting!

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If this is your first winter as a vaper we hope
these tips help you enjoy vaping through the colder months of the year. If you’re a seasoned vaper who’s a bit of a pro at handling the winter
months, let us know if we missed out any crucial winter vaping tips and we’ll be sure to share them on our social
media channels. Until next time, happy vaping!

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